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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,846.25, 11,769.37 and 2,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,846.25, 11,769.37 and 2,002.86 is: 3,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,846.25 : 11,769.37 = 2,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,846.25/11,769.37 = 2,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,846.25x = 11,769.37 × 2,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,846.25x = 23,572,390.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,572,390.38/7,846.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.29

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